Homes & Gardens

The Most Common December Pests and How to Stop Them?

When temperatures drop and winter sets in, many pests begin searching for warm places to hide. Unfortunately, that often means moving into homes, garages and workplaces. December might feel too cold for insects and rodents to be active, but it’s one of the busiest times of the year for pest control callouts. Understanding which pests are most common at this time of year, and knowing how to deal with them, can help protect your home and stop infestations before they become serious. This guide explains the top December pests, why they appear, and the steps you can take to prevent them....

What You Need to Know About Modern Bidets

Good hygiene is very important and when it comes to bidets, the concept behind using this bathroom fixture is simple – water cleans better than paper. However, transferring from one method to another can be confusing to some. Before taking this step, you should inform yourself about everything so you can make the most suitable choice for you and your family.

So, if you’re considering ditching toilet paper and start using bidet, here are some of the basic things you need to know and understand.

How Does It Function?

Those who have never used a bidet, can have problems...

How Exeter businesses can save on water bills

Exeter sits in quite an unique position when you look at how we get water, and its relative softness compared to nearby areas. If we were positioned just a few miles more easterly, water hardness would typically be much higher, and we’d be reliant on water from more underground sources rather than the local rivers and reservoirs we currently use.

The ease with which we get water and the quality of it can’t be understated, but there is a little truth in that most people don’t give a second thought to how we use and pay for water. We might question a bill from time to time at home...

Benefits of Using Octopus Referral Codes

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:35am

In these times, it’s important to help each other as much as we can. You can do just that with Octopus referral codes which can help us all save money. As the temperatures begin to drop, most of us will be spending more time in the comfort of our homes and our families need to be warm and comfortable. If you’re tired of paying hefty gas and electric bills then it just may be time to make the switch.

Who Is Octopus Energy?

Octopus Energy is one of the fastest-growing top-rated companies in the United Kingdom. They are the leading provider of sustainable energy and the...

Gas boilers to be banned from 2028 and replaced with 2,000 heat pumps

The new Government “green industrial revolution” will see gas boilers banned and all new homes in Exeter fitted with ground and water heat pumps to help tackle climate change. This will total around 2,000 per year in Exeter by 2028.

“Boris is really going for it, first cars, and now boilers – basically you are witnessing the phasing out of traditional gas boilers for new homes being built in Exeter”, explains Libby Jones from Exeter HVAC contractor AirCon.co.uk

Under the new plan, new-build homes will need to be heated without gas from 2023, two years earlier than...

5 ways to decorate your room with a guitar

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 11/24/2020 - 6:31am

With an estimated 16 million players in the US alone, there are a lot of guitars out there! Whether it’s rock n roll, pop, jazz or country, the guitar is the centerpiece of many of the most popular genres of music – and they don’t look half bad either!

However, even if you’re not a guitar player, you can use them as a wonderful decoration for a music room, an office, or even a living room. According to KillerGuitarRigs.com , the best way to display a guitar (and keep it out of the hands of kids and pets) is to mount it on the wall, but there are many options for every different...

What to consider when buying furniture for your house

Furniture is a key aspect of every home. The importance of furniture in a home is far too numerous hence proper attention must be paid to getting the best.

The beauty of a room as well as the comfort depends largely on the choice of furniture. Several factors must be considered if you are to get effective furniture for your home. The selection of furniture for a home must be handled carefully and thoroughly. To get this decision spot on, some of the key considerations are as follow:

Size of Your Home

One of the very first considerations when buying furniture for...

How to style modern grey dining chairs

Most people are now embracing grey as an alternative to white in their interior décor. From the walls, floors to the color of the furniture placed in a home, grey is being used to make home interiors more stunning and inviting. Furniture pieces like grey dining chairs have become the new cool, chic, modern and classy new look. They can be used for statement-making as well as to add a soothing feel to your dining area.

The versatility and elegance that the grey color adds to your modern style not only adds character without being overwhelming, but it also allows you to incorporate...

7 Tips for a Better Kitchen

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Fri, 11/20/2020 - 6:23pm

You have been thinking about your kitchen but you don’t know how to get started. There are different design elements that you can use in changing the overall feel and look of your home.

You might be surprised at how simple and cost-effective some of the improvements are going to be. If you have a big budget, you can consider incorporating larger projects, like reconfiguring the entire space.

A better kitchen is more than just about cosmetics. It can help you get a more efficient layout that enhances your experience in the kitchen.

Below are some of the ways to...

3 Ingenious Ways to Reclaim Space for Your Home Office

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/20/2020 - 2:32pm

Squeezing in a functional home office doesn’t mean you have to give up the rest of your house.

Truth be told, pretty much everyone around the world is tired of hearing about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 took the world by surprise in January of 2020, but fast became a more standard topic of conversation than the weather, or what you’re having for tea. Despite various lockdown measures and guidelines, where we stand with the virus is still largely uncertain. As some return to their normal jobs and life begins revealing something a bit closer to normal, a number of us...

How burglars choose their targets

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:01am

Approximately 816 burglaries occur every day in the UK and is of no surprise that people are worried about becoming a victim of such a prolific crime. So it would be an advantage to know what it is that burglars look for in a target.

There are a number of things that criminals look for in a target, so when you evaluate your property's security the key is to get into the mindset of a burglar to spot any weak points. This will allow you to better secure your home.

What makes your home a target

There are a wide range of things criminals look out for when choosing...

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